Dominant defensively: possibly the NBA's best shot-blocker and a very good man-to-man stopper. Quick and explosive for a big man. Blessed with very long limbs and fluid athleticism & coordination. Has a great motor and works hard on his game. Shows a smooth shooting stroke, and usually hits his free throws.

Flaws:

Can be foul-prone and sometimes plays with too much of an edge. Must continue developing his all-round skill-set, especially his ball-handling and one-on-one offensive moves. Could do even more as a rebounder.

Career Potential:

Dominant defensive big man with an improving scoring game.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

NBA

All-Defensive First Team

2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12

Olympics

Member of the silver-winning Spain Olympic Team

2012

Movements & Injuries

2015

4/15/2015

Missed the last 18 regular season games (knee injury).

3/13/2015

Knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.

2014

5/25/2014

Missed the last 2 playoff games (left calf injury).

5/16/2014

Left calf injury, day-to-day.

1/09/2014

Missed 1 game (flu).

1/07/2014

Flu, day-to-day.

2013

3/05/2013

Fined $25,000 by the NBA.

1/16/2013

Missed 2 games (chest injury).

1/13/2013

Chest injury, day-to-day.

2012

8/18/2012

Signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder to a four-year contract extension.

2011

10/25/2011

Signed with Real Madrid (Spain).

6/28/2011

Oklahoma City Thunder exercised their contract option for the 2012-13 season.

2010

10/25/2010

Oklahoma City Thunder exercised their contract option for the 2011-12 season.

2009

7/11/2009

Signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Career Transactions

2008

6/26/2008

Drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1st round (24th overall) in 2008.

Player News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka is not close to returning to action according to The Oklahoman. | 04/08/2015 3:19 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka is not close to returning to action according to The Oklahoman.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

At least that's the sentiment coach Scott Brooks shared with the local media. This is bad news for fantasy owners and the Thunder, who have fallen out of the final playoff spot in the west. Ibaka can be dropped in redraft leagues.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) will miss the next four-to-six weeks.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He underwent surgery on Tuesday, and will be sidelined for at least the remainder of the regular season. Owners can drop Ibaka for the playoff run.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) has missed two consecutive games and is expected to see a doctor on Tuesday. Consider him sidelined indefinitely. | 03/16/2015 1:56 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) has missed two consecutive games and is expected to see a doctor on Tuesday. Consider him sidelined indefinitely.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

It's a good thing for OKC that Enes Kanter is playing well. That won't help Ibaka's fantasy owners, however, as Kanter, who is averaging 20 ppg and 12.5 rpg over the past four contests, isn't likely available.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) has missed two consecutive games and is questionable for Monday's game against Dallas. | 03/16/2015 10:15 AM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) has missed two consecutive games and is questionable for Monday's game against Dallas.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

It's a good thing for OKC that Enes Kanter is playing well. That won't help Ibaka's fantasy owners, however, as Kanter, who is averaging 20 ppg and 12.5 rpg over the past four contests, isn't likely available.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) did not play on Friday and missed Saturday's practice, so call him questionable for Sunday versus Chicago. | 03/14/2015 1:52 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) did not play on Friday and missed Saturday's practice, so call him questionable for Sunday versus Chicago.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

It was not expected to be a major issue. Steven Adams also missed the practice, so the Thunders could be a bit thin up front.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) will not play on Friday. | 03/13/2015 6:43 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (knee) will not play on Friday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

It is not expected to be a major issue, so consider him day-to-day for now. Mitch McGary will start. Dion Waiters will also get the starting nod over Kyle Singler.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had 21 points, seven rebounds and five blocks in the, 108-104, victory over the Raptors on Sunday. | 03/08/2015 9:33 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had 21 points, seven rebounds and five blocks in the, 108-104, victory over the Raptors on Sunday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Fantasy owners in head-to-head leagues have to love those blocks in one of the last games on a Sunday night. That might have been the difference in winning the category. Ibaka is averaging 3.4 bpg in the last five games.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka posted a double during Sunday's victory against the Lakers.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

The Thunder were shorthanded with Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant sidelined, so they needed Ibaka's production. He finished with 18 points, 14 boards, and three blocks. Enes Kanter also had a double-double, with 16 points and 15 rebounds.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka continued his strong play since the All-Star break. | 02/24/2015 10:15 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka continued his strong play since the All-Star break.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He scored 23 points by going 9-of-11 from the field, 4-of-4 from the line, and 1-of-1 from downtown. Ibaka completed his double-double with 10 rebounds, and also had three blocks and three turnovers.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka continued his hot streak, nearly recording a triple-double.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ibaka had 20 points, going 10-of-18 from the field, with eight rebounds and eight blocks. That will please a lot of fantasy owners in head-to-head league who needed some extra blocks to win the category. He also had a steal. Since the return from the All-Star break, Ibaka is averaging 19.0 ppg, 14.0 rpg and 3.7 bpg.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had an incredible game in Oklahoma City's, 104-89, victory over Dallas on Thursday. | 02/19/2015 10:47 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had an incredible game in Oklahoma City's, 104-89, victory over Dallas on Thursday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ibaka had 21 points and a season-high 22 rebounds. He was 8-of-12 from the field and many believe he will only get better with the addition of Enes Kanter, who the team acquired before the deadline on Thursday.

Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka pulled down an impressive 19 rebounds during Monday's victory over the Timberwolves. | 01/26/2015 11:17 PM

News

Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka pulled down an impressive 19 rebounds during Monday's victory over the Timberwolves.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He had 13 points as well to complete a double-double. Ibaka also finished with two steals, two blocks, one 3-pointer, and three turnovers. He is a top-40 player in standard leagues.

Everyone invested in Oklahoma City is extremely pleased to see Russell Westbrook on the court because even though that might mean fewer shot attempts for guys like Ibaka, his percentages and other categories should go up. Ibaka was 5-for-11 from the field on Friday and had one assist.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka shot 4-for-7 from the 3-point line but missed the game-winning shot from behind the arc with two seconds left in regulation. | 11/07/2014 10:42 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka shot 4-for-7 from the 3-point line but missed the game-winning shot from behind the arc with two seconds left in regulation.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Oklahoma City lost to Memphis, 91-89. The Thunder had a chance to win the game with about five seconds left, but Nick Collison failed to inbound the ball in time, and Oklahoma City turned the ball over on a five-second violation. After a missed foul shot for Memphis, Oklahoma City inbounded the ball at half court to Ibaka, who missed the 3-pointer. Ibaka still had 16 points and seven rebounds.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka played very well in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors. | 11/04/2014 10:40 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka played very well in Tuesday's loss to the Raptors.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He was 11-of-14 from the field for 25 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one block, three 3-pointers, and three turnovers. Ibaka should continue to produce above his career-averages as long as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are sidelined.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had a great fantasy day against the Nets despite Oklahoma City losing, 116-85. | 11/03/2014 10:02 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had a great fantasy day against the Nets despite Oklahoma City losing, 116-85.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ibaka shot 7-of-11 and made one 3-pointer while also bringing in nine rebounds. He had 15 points, two blocks, a steal and an assist. With so many injuries, Ibaka will have a lot of opportunities in the first part of the season.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka made 10 field goals on his way to 23 points. | 11/02/2014 10:32 AM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka made 10 field goals on his way to 23 points.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ibaka did not shoot a free throw, so he made 10-of-19 field goals which included three 3-pointers to score 23. However, it was light rebounding night for Ibaka. He grabbed just two boards.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka will have to well, especially early on in the season. | 10/17/2014 4:23 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka will have to well, especially early on in the season.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

With Kevin Durant out with a foot injury for several weeks, Ibaka will have a great chance to be a dynamic fantasy player. He averaged career-highs in points (15.1 PPG), rebounds (8.8 RPG), assists (1.0 APG), steals (0.5 SPG), and free throw percentage (.784) last season. With him, and Russell Westbrook the focal points of the offense early on, Ibaka should be selected in the second round. If he is able to get off to a hot start, we feel it could easily last the entire 2014-15 season.

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks. | 10/10/2014 7:02 PM

News

Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Mavericks.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

The Thunder want him to get an extra day of rest. Ibaka has missed just three games the last three seasons, so we would be surprised if he is not ready by opening day. Ibaka is a late-first round, early-second round target in most fantasy drafts.

Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka (calf) says he's still not 100 percent, but hopes to be able to play in September with Spain during the World Cup of Basketball. | 07/29/2014 11:58 AM

News

Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka (calf) says he's still not 100 percent, but hopes to be able to play in September with Spain during the World Cup of Basketball.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Ibaka should be ready to go for the start of training camp, but if he doesn't play for Spain in September then we be concerned.

Report: Serge Ibaka (calf) to play for Spain | 06/24/2014 4:58 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) will play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup, according to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo.

El Mundo

Impact

The event begins in late August, giving Ibaka another month to fully recover from the calf strain which nearly ended his postseason on May 16. He's slated to join Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol in a dominant Spanish frontcourt, with an equally impressive backcourt led by Ricky Rubio, Jose Calderon, Sergio Rodriguez and Victor Claver.

Serge Ibaka makes All Defensive First Team | 06/02/2014 2:47 PM

News

Serge Ibaka made the 2013-14 All Defensive First Team.

Kurt Helin on Twitter

Impact

Serge lead the league in total blocks with 219, and it was easy to see in the playoffs just how crucial his defensive presence is to the Thunder's success. This was Ibaka's third consecutive year making the team.

Serge Ibaka (calf) hopes to play in World Cup | 06/01/2014 7:54 PM

News

Serge Ibaka hopes to play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup this summer, depending upon the health of his strained left calf.

Anthony Slater on Twitter

Impact

Ibaka's doctor initially thought that surgery would be required, but Ibaka was able to return for the final four games of the Western Conference. He averaged 11.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in those games, including a 49-minute exertion in Game 6, and he seems to be on the path to a full recovery without surgery.

Serge Ibaka says left calf is still fine | 05/30/2014 9:01 AM

News

Serge Ibaka said his left calf felt the same after Game 5 as it did in the first two home games of the Western Conference Finals.

Marc Spears on Twitter

Serge Ibaka gets held in check on Thursday | 05/29/2014 11:25 PM

News

Serge Ibaka shot 3-of-10 from the field for six points with two boards, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's blowout loss to the Spurs.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Russell Westbrook got on his case a bit in the third quarter, which is really nothing new for the boisterous point guard. Ibaka wasn't overly involved in the offense and not having a post game helped the Spurs matchup on defense. The Thunder may go with a smaller lineup more often in Game 6, using Ibaka at the center spot.

Serge Ibaka surprising himself in playoffs | 05/29/2014 1:44 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) is even surprising himself with what he's been able to do over the Thunder's last two games.

Darnell Mayberry on Twitter

Impact

After missing the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Ibaka has played a huge part in helping the Thunder even up the series at two apiece. His surprise return to the court has given the Thunder a boost in the paint and has helped put the pressure back on the Spurs as they prepare for Thursday's Game 5 in San Antonio. Ibaka added that even though he's still not fully healthy, it's more mental than physical at this point. He was seen with a wrap around his calf on Thursday afternoon, but is expected to be available for Game 5.

Serge Ibaka quiet in easy Thunder win | 05/28/2014 12:15 AM

News

Serge Ibaka played again through his calf injury and had nine points, eight rebounds, a steal and three blocks in Tuesday's 105-92 win over the Spurs.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ibaka wasn't exactly a monster tonight, but he was highly effective. Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant did most of the heavy lifting, combining for 71 points, but Ibaka is clearly somewhat healthy and should be good to go for the rest of this series. He played 35 minutes tonight, and should see at least 30 minutes in Thursday's game at San Antonio, when the winner will go up 3-2.

Serge Ibaka (calf) on pace to play in Game 4 | 05/27/2014 11:51 AM

News

Serge Ibaka said that his strained calf felt no worse after playing on Sunday, and he's on pace to start Tuesday's Game 4.

AP

Impact

"It was kind of hard a little bit with my feet," Ibaka said about his return after missing two games. "I was using more my right foot than left foot." He received treatment and didn't practice on Monday, but barring any setbacks he should be ready to help OKC's bid to even the Western Conference finals at 2-2.

Serge Ibaka (calf) doesn't practice on Monday | 05/26/2014 2:00 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) did not practice on Monday and said he's in no worse pain than he was on Sunday.

Anthony Slater on Twitter

Impact

He received ice and treatment, but is fully expected to play in Game 4 on Tuesday. Ibaka played 30 minutes in his return from a Grade 2 calf strain and was the main reason Tony Parker had one of his worst games in these playoffs. The big man may be able to match his 34 minutes-per-game average in the postseason the rest of the way.

Serge Ibaka sas his calf strain was bleeding | 05/26/2014 9:41 AM

News

Serge Ibaka said on Sunday that he was focusing on playing in Game 7 and called his return a miracle.

USA Today

Impact

"I believe in God, and I believe in miracles, and I believe that everything is possible," Ibaka said. "When I did the MRI [on the calf], and the MRI showed us that I was really bleeding a lot, but I said, 'I just want to keep believing, man.'" He completely changed this series. After the Spurs shot a ridiculous 78 percent inside of five feet in the first two games, those shots dropped to 50 percent in Game 3. The Thunder were left for dead, but now they're back in this series and can tie it up on Tuesday.

Serge Ibaka's return helps Thunder win Game 3 | 05/25/2014 11:10 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) returned from a two-game absence on Sunday, scoring 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting with seven rebounds, one steal and four blocks in OKC's Game 3 victory.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He went into the locker room late in the third quarter, but soon returned to keep warm on an exercise bike before playing in the fourth quarter. His defensive impact goes without saying, but his jump shooting ability is an under-rated aspect of OKC's offense which helped to keep the Spurs off balance as the Thunder found some traction in the series. Ibaka logged 30 minutes without any obvious discomfort, so he should be ready to go on Tuesday.

Serge Ibaka (calf) will start Sunday's Game 3 | 05/25/2014 6:53 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) will start Game 3 for the Thunder after making it through pre-game warmups without any setbacks.

Anthony Slater on Twitter

Impact

Ibaka isn't 100 percent healthy but his return is a major lift for the Thunder, whose defense has collapsed without him protecting the paint. Head coach Scott Brooks said that Ibaka will have no restrictions, so barring a setback he may approach the 34 minutes per game he's averaging in the postseason. Nick Collison, who had been filling in at PF, will return to a bench role.

Serge Ibaka (calf) goes through shootaround | 05/25/2014 12:04 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) went through shootaround on Sunday morning, but his status for Game 3 remains uncertain.

Royce Young on Twitter

Impact

Ibaka was spotted going through a shootaround, and he reportedly did not have a limp. He's going to ice his calf and see how it feels later before making a decision. "If I feel better later, I'm going to go," said Ibaka. It's doubtful that Serge is anywhere close to 100 percent, but OKC is in desperation mode as they're currently sitting in a 0-2 hole, and a lot of that has to do with them being "Serge-less." With how the reports have been going, it seems likely that Ibaka will give it a go, but nothing is official just yet. Stay tuned for more updates.

Serge Ibaka says it'll hurt to play Sunday | 05/24/2014 2:11 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) said if he plays on Sunday it will be painful.

Darnell Mayberry on Twitter

Serge Ibaka Game 3 status unclear | 05/24/2014 1:13 PM

News

While Serge Ibaka's calf has been healing rapidly, his status for Game 3 is still up in the air.

Royce Young on Twitter

Impact

Speaking with reporters on Saturday Kevin Durant spoke on the issue saying, "I don't know what his status is. I've been hearing some stuff but we've been preparing like he's not available." Nick Collison is still listed as the starting power forward heading into Sunday's contest and Ibaka reportedly didn't work out with the team on Saturday, but rather, had an individual workout.

Report: Serge Ibaka has 'rapidly progressed' | 05/23/2014 12:34 PM

News

Serge Ibaka has "rapidly progressed" and the Thunder have changed his status to day-to-day, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

Impact

He ruled himself out for the series vs. the Spurs on May 21, so this situation has been a mess. The Thunder were quiet regarding Ibaka's status at the time of the injury and not much else is clear outside of his diagnosis of Grade 2 calf strain. Meanwhile, some of the Spurs were expecting Ibaka to play in this series. Ibaka's team is down 0-2 after getting destroyed on defense in each game, so they need him back in a big way. Game 3 is on Sunday and the Spurs could look to sweep in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Serge Ibaka (calf) confirms he is out for WCF | 05/21/2014 5:37 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) posted on his blog that he is "not able to play in the Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs."

SergeIbaka.com

Impact

He continued to express his disappointment in missing the series against the Spurs. " All the work done during the summer and preparation during the season is focused on being ready and at your best when the Playoffs arrive," Ibaka said. "So it's obviously disappointing not to be able to help my team on the court." The Thunder clearly missed his defensive presence in Game 1, allowing the Spurs to score half of their 122 points in the paint.

Serge Ibaka still hoping to return this year | 05/20/2014 10:47 AM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) is still hoping that he can return to the court during the playoffs.

Yahoo Sports

Impact

Despite the fact that he's been declared out for the rest of the playoffs and didn't travel to San Antonio, Ibaka is still hoping to return during the playoffs. Ibaka is thinking about doing some stationary shooting, according to sources, but Thunder coach Scott Brooks repeatedly poured cold water on the idea of Ibaka returning after Monday's Game 1 loss to the Spurs, "He's not coming through those doors. He's not coming back." The Thunder badly need Ibaka's defensive presence during their Game 1 loss to the Spurs, but the team believes his recovery timetable is at least one month so we won't be the 24-year-old on the court until the 2014-15 regular season unless he is able to pull a Willis Reed miracle.

Serge Ibaka doesn't travel to San Antonio | 05/19/2014 12:41 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf) did not travel to San Antonio for Game 1 on Tuesday.

Jeff Caplan on Twitter

Impact

He stayed back in Oklahoma City to receive treatment and get some rest. Ibaka is basically ruled out for the Western Conference Finals due to a strained calf, but Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard aren't entirely sold the big man is out for the series.

Serge Ibaka unlikely to be back for finals | 05/17/2014 7:23 PM

News

General manager Sam Presti said Serge Ibaka is "unlikely" to be back in time for the NBA Finals.

Marc Spears on Twitter

Impact

His Grade 2 strain is to the plantaris muscle in his calf, so the tearing in that region seems likely to keep him out for a while since it's to a less bulky muscle to his calf. Ibaka could miss time with the Spanish national team due to the injury, according to Presti. OKC is in a tight spot here and their rotation is basically back at square one. Ibaka and Russell Westbrook played together almost the entire time they were together, so Scott Brooks has his hands full. Nick Collison and Steven Adams will have to step it up.

Serge Ibaka expected to miss rest of playoffs | 05/16/2014 6:08 PM

News

The Thunder announced they are expecting Serge Ibaka (calf) to miss the rest of the playoffs.

Marc Spears on Twitter

Impact

Ouch. This will certainly put a huge dent in their chances to get past the Spurs since they'll now be without their defensive backbone. Ibaka suffered a left calf injury and the official diagnosis has yet to be released. If he has already been ruled out, he's possibly looking at a torn calf muscle. With Serge out, Nick Collison will have some massive shoes to fill. Plus, Kevin Durant will see a ton of minutes at power forward while coach Scott Brooks goes to a smaller lineup throughout the game.

Still no update on Serge Ibaka's left calf | 05/16/2014 2:17 PM

News

There are still no updates on the status of Serge Ibaka's injured left calf as of Friday afternoon.

Anthony Slater on Twitter

Impact

There is no word if it's a strain or if it's a cramping issue -- a problem for him back in April. The Thunder are not practicing today and we probably won't get an update today. The team has yet to disclose any information regarding an MRI and coach Scott Brooks didn't provide any updates following Thursday's win. The only thing that resembles an update was Caron Butler said Ibaka "gave everybody a hug when we came in the locker room." Feel free to draw your own conclusions.

Serge Ibaka (leg) goes to the locker room | 05/16/2014 12:22 AM

News

Serge Ibaka went to the locker room with an apparent left leg injury during the third quarter of Thursday's game.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It looked to be a knee injury and there should be an update coming shortly. Ibaka was able to limp back to the locker room under his own power. He sustained only has one minor knee injury in his NBA career and is one of the most durable players in the league. Stay tuned.

Ibaka won't be suspended for Game 5 | 05/12/2014 7:47 PM

News

Serge Ibaka will not be fined or suspended for hitting Blake Griffin in the groin during Game 4.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

It would have been surprising if Ibaka had been suspended and he will look to improve on Sunday's eight-point, five-rebound outing that also included four blocks.

Serge Ibaka takes just five shots in Game 4 | 05/11/2014 6:41 PM

News

Serge Ibaka attempted only five field goals during Sunday's loss, scoring eight points with five rebounds, four blocks and two turnovers in 33 minutes of action.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ibaka drained both of his 3-point attempts and his rim protection was typically stellar, but his lack of involvement offensively was surprising considering he's averaging 13.7 points on 63.8 percent shooting in the postseason. He attempted five or fewer shots in only two games this season, and should reclaim a bigger role in Tuesday's Game 5.

Ibaka hits 9-of-10 shots for 20 points vs. LA | 05/10/2014 1:37 AM

News

Serge Ibaka hit 9-of-10 shots in Friday's Game 3 win over the Clippers, finishing with 20 points, six rebounds and one block.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ibaka was spectacular all night and held down the center spot with five fouls in crunch time. In a game that went back and forth all night, it's lines like these that make the difference.

Serge Ibaka's tip-in comes just late in loss | 04/30/2014 12:21 AM

News

Serge Ibaka was a split second late on a tip-in during Tuesday's 100-99 Game 5 loss to Memphis, finishing with 15 points, 12 boards and one turnover in 43 minutes.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Kevin Durant shot a 3-pointer and Ibaka thought his tip was in time, but after review the refs confirmed it was just late. The big man was celebrating for a great play and it turns out it was a bit premature, so now the Thunder are down 3-2. He's had a great series on offense with 12 points in each of the five games and will need another one in Memphis on Thursday.

Serge Ibaka returns from leg cramps Monday | 04/21/2014 11:20 PM

News

Serge Ibaka (calf cramps) briefly exited Monday's game but he returned to finish with 15 points, 11 rebounds, one steal and five blocks during a tough Game 2 defeat.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ibaka gave the Thunder a huge lift with his rim protection and ability to knock down open jumpers, and his cramps didn't seem like an issue down the stretch. The Thunder lost home court advantage and they'll look to regain control when the series resumes on Thursday in Memphis.

Serge Ibaka leaves w/ right leg cramps | 04/21/2014 9:57 PM

News

Serge Ibaka suffered right leg cramps during Monday's game but he is available to return.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The Thunder took a timeout and Ibaka should be ready to play in the fourth quarter, but any decrease in his mobility would be devastating for OKC's defense.

Serge Ibaka with complete game in win | 04/20/2014 12:33 AM

News

Serge Ibaka had 17 points, nine rebounds and four blocks in a Game 1 win over Memphis.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ibaka is a very popular first-round pick in playoff leagues, as blocked shots tend to be worth a lot of points, while the Thunder have an excellent chance of getting to the Finals. Ibaka didn't disappoint in Game 1.

Ibaka posts 22-16-5 in painful loss to NO | 04/14/2014 11:19 PM

News

Serge Ibaka was great but his teammates were not in the Thunder's loss to a dilapidated Pelicans squad on Monday, as the big man hit 7-of-13 shots (8-of-10 FTs) for 22 points with 16 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The loss forces the Thunder to win on Wednesday if the Clippers can win on Tuesday against the Nuggets, and even then a Clippers loss on Wednesday would net OKC the No. 2 seed. While the loss tonight is going to leave a sour taste in fans' mouths, fantasy owners should be thrilled that Ibaka, Kevin Durant (25 points, 9-of-23 FGs, seven rebounds, six assists, seven turnovers) and Co. will have something to play for against the Pistons.

Serge Ibaka blocks three in loss to Indy | 04/13/2014 3:59 PM

News

Serge Ibaka blocked three shots during Sunday's 102-97 loss to the Pacers, adding 11 points, six boards, one assist, one 3-pointer and three steals.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He's not going to catch Anthony Davis for the blocks-per-game title, but Serge's durability will make him the top player for total blocks for the fourth straight year -- assuming DeAndre Jordan doesn't have 10 more blocks than Serge in their last two games. He's as safe as they come as a fantasy player and he should go off the board in the first round next year.

Ibaka nearly triple-doubles with blocks | 04/12/2014 1:05 AM

News

Serge Ibaka toyed with the Pelicans on Friday and nearly triple-doubled, scoring 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting with 10 rebounds and a season-high eight blocks.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Ibaka is a shade below Anthony Davis (2.8) for the blocks crown this season at 2.7 blocks per game, and he is returning solid top 10-14 value on the season in 9- and 8-cat leagues respectively.

Serge Ibaka double-doubles vs. Spurs | 04/03/2014 11:52 PM

News

Serge Ibaka double-doubled against the Spurs on Thursday with 11 points, 12 boards, one steal and three blocks on 5-of-11 from the field.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

March was his first full month shooting below 50 percent from the field since his rookie season. Ibaka was very effective with his jumper last month and made 42.3 percent of his jump shots, which is actually better than teammate Kevin Durant's 35.2 percent in that span. The big man is a bit unheralded, but he's a big reason why the Thunder are going to contend for a title this season and has first-round fantasy value.

Serge Ibaka double-doubles, blocks three | 03/20/2014 10:16 PM

News

Serge Ibaka scored 16 points with 11 boards, one assist and three blocks against the Cavs on Thursday.

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Impact

He's really been racking up the blocks with 3.6 per game over his last five, adding averages of 15.4 points, 10.0 boards, 1.2 dimes 0.4 steals and 0.4 triples on 48.5 percent from the field in that span. Ibaka ranks second in the NBA in blocks per game at 2.63 behind Anthony Davis' 2.91 while his contributions in points, boards, triples and percentages have also given him a first-round valuation in standard leagues.

Serge Ibaka blocks seven shots in easy win | 03/14/2014 12:45 AM

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Serge Ibaka blocked seven shots against the Lakers on Thursday with 15 points, 13 boards, two steals and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes.

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His scoring hasn't really fallen off since Russell Westbrook came back, averaging 15.6 points, 9.3 boards, 1.1 assists, 2.9 blocks and 1.7 turnovers on 55.0 percent from the field. Ibaka's usage rate is also very similar with and without Westbrook, so his owners shouldn't really be concerned about him slipping below first-round value the rest of the way.

Serge Ibaka goes for 12-16-4 in win | 03/11/2014 11:52 PM

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Serge Ibaka hit 6-of-14 shots for 12 points, 16 rebounds and four more blocks in Tuesday's win over the Rockets.

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Impact

Ibaka is having a great season and is averaging 16.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.8 blocks over his last five games. He also entered the night averaging career highs in points (15.2), rebounds (8.8), assists (1.0) and steals (0.5), while his blocks sit at 2.5 on the season. His career high in blocks was 3.7 back in the 2011-12 season, but the 2.5 he's averaging this year are still good for No. 2 in the league behind Anthony Davis (2.91).

Serge Ibaka goes for 21 points, 15 boards | 03/09/2014 6:30 PM

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Serge Ibaka scored 21 points during a tough 114-110 loss to the Lakers on Sunday with 15 boards (eight offensive rebounds), one assist, two steals and two blocks in 34 minutes.

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It's the most offensive rebounds he's had in a game since Mar. 7, 2012 and the Lakers just were not interested in boxing out today. Ibaka's 15 total boards were his most since Jan. 16 and he's seen his rebounds per game drop a bit has the year has gone on. He and the Thunder will look to get some revenge vs. the Lakers on Thursday.

Serge Ibaka does Serge Ibaka things in loss | 02/26/2014 11:33 PM

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Serge Ibaka had 16 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers.

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The loss of Kendrick Perkins indefinitely (groin surgery) is going to make Ibaka even more effective and he is capable of putting up lines just like this every time out. His rebounding has been shaky lately, as this was his first double-digit night in four games, but he's been scoring, averaging nearly 17 points over his last three. He should be ready for a strong finish.

Serge Ibaka has a so-so game in loss | 02/21/2014 12:32 AM

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Serge Ibaka scored 14 points with eight boards, one assist and one block in 35 minutes against the Heat on Thursday.

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It was one of his worst games on defense this season and he had some very late rotations to help on the weak side. Obviously this is not the norm for Ibaka and he's become a great offensive weapon for the Thunder. He was a top-five play in standard leagues while Russell Westbrook and probably won't be that great, but he should still flirt with top-15 value.

Serge Ibaka scores 10 points, blocks five | 02/14/2014 1:50 AM

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Serge Ibaka blocked five shots against the Lakers on Thursday to go with 10 points, seven boards and two assists.

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His blocks are back and he's swatted 3.1 per game over his last 11. On the other side of the court, Ibaka is shooting 48 percent on his mid-range shots this season, which is actually better than teammate Kevin Durant's 46.3 percent. He takes 43.8 percent of his shots from mid-range and might be on the 2014 Mount Rushmore of mid-range power forwards with LaMarcus Aldridge, Dirk Nowitzki and David West.

Serge Ibaka still lighting it up from field | 02/09/2014 4:08 PM

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Serge Ibaka's terrific efficiency continued on Sunday, making 8-of-11 from the field for 16 points with nine boards, three assists and one block in 35 minutes.

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He shot 65.3 percent from the field over his previous nine and has helped bumped his season field goal shooting to 54.8 percent. Ibaka gets a lot of attention for his blocks, but he's shot 44.3 percent on his jump shots, which is terrific at any position. He's still just 24 years old.

Serge Ibaka scores 26 points in loss | 02/07/2014 9:41 PM

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Serge Ibaka's outstanding efficiency continued on Friday vs. the Magic, shooting 10-of-13 from the field for 26 points with six boards, one assist, five blocks and one 3-pointer in 40 minutes.

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Impact

He is absolutely rolling over his last five, making 68.2 percent of his shots for 20.0 points, 8.4 boards, 2.8 blocks and 0.4 steals in 34.2 minutes. Ibaka is putting up first-round value on the season and is in the top five for nine-category leagues over the past month. He's a fantasy superstar.

Serge Ibaka scores 21 points with 12 boards | 02/04/2014 1:49 AM

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Serge Ibaka scored 21 points with 12 boards and one block on 10-of-17 shooting against the Grizzlies on Monday.

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Memphis usually shuts down power forwards, but Serge is on fire these days. He entered today shooting 60.4 percent from the field over his previous 10, averaging 18.1 points, 7.4 boards, 2.9 blocks and 0.8 steals. There are not many better big men in fantasy right now.

Mr. Perfect: Serge Ibaka hits all 12 FG shots | 02/01/2014 12:59 AM

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Serge Ibaka made all 12 of his shots from the field for 25 points with nine boards, one assist, one steal and one block in 31 minutes.

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His efficiency is through the roof these days and he became the first player since Nene Hilario in 2009 to make a dozen shots on 100 percent from the field. Ibaka shot 68.1 percent from the field over his last five with averages of 20.4 points, 7.6 boards, 2.6 blocks and making each of his 0.4 triple attempts per game. He's one of the best big men in fantasy.

Serge Ibaka blocks six shots vs. Hawks | 01/27/2014 11:33 PM

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Serge Ibaka blocked a season-high six shots against the Hawks on Monday, adding nine points, three boards and one steal in 31 minutes.

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Impact

His offense wasn't there after dropping 23.0 points per game in his last two, but the blocks were obviously enough to keep his fantasy owners happy. Ibaka is a superb big man as the total package outside of lacking assists.

Serge Ibaka scores 21 points in win over BOS | 01/25/2014 12:47 AM

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Serge Ibaka scored a game-high 21 points in Friday's easy 101-83 win over the Celtics, adding seven boards, two assists and one 3-pointer.

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He made 9-of-13 from the field and both free throws as his offensive game continues to develop. Ibaka was right at his January average of 12.6 shots per game and has been a big part of the Thunder having success without Russell Westbrook. There are not many better fantasy power forwards than Serge.

Serge Ibaka scores 21 points again | 01/18/2014 1:30 AM

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Serge Ibaka was excellent on offensive again on Friday with 21 points, eight boards, two assists and one steal on 8-of-11 from the field.

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He scored 21 on Friday night and has been very aggressive with the ball. Ibaka gets a lot of press as a defensive stopper, but his mid-range game has really come along thanks to shooting 46 percent on his two-point attempts outside of the paint. He's an elite fantasy big man.

Serge Ibaka scores 21 points, blocks five | 01/17/2014 1:06 AM

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Serge Ibaka blocked five shots as the defensive backbone for the Thunder in a 104-92 victory at Houston on Thursday, adding 21 points, 15 boards and one 3-pointer on 10-of-13 shooting.

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Impact

He was playing angry and doing the signature Dikembe Mutumbo finger wag all night. After missing Jan. 7 due to an illness, Ibaka has been tearing it up over his last four, averaging 14.3 points, 12.8 boards, 3.8 blocks and 0.8 triples. He's one of the best big men in fantasy for terrific percentages along with his elite blocking contributions.

He shot 7-of-14 from the field (including 1-of-2 from downtown), and six of his boards came on the offensive glass. The Bucks give up the third most rebounds to their opponents (fourth most OREB) and they rank in the bottom-third for defensive efficiency, so this isn't altogether surprising. Ibaka was coming off a pair of quiet games but this serves as a timely reminder of his elite upside.

Serge Ibaka shoots just 3-of-11 in loss | 01/10/2014 1:31 AM

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Serge Ibaka shot 3-of-11 from the field for eight points with 10 boards and three blocks in 24 minutes against the Nuggets on Thursday.

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He missed Tuesday's game due to an illness and didn't quite look like himself. Ibaka was announced available to play in the afternoon, so it's unlikely his illness had anything to do with the sub-par production. He had his worst game based on shooting percentage in over a month and we're expecting him to bounce back vs. Milwaukee on Saturday.

Serge Ibaka (illness) returning on Thursday | 01/09/2014 2:16 PM

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Serge Ibaka (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday.

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Impact

According to Basketball-Reference.com, Ibaka's 'block percentage' has fallen to 5.6 percent this season, down from a career-high 9.8 percent in 2011-12. Fortunately he's averaging a career-high 32.3 minutes per game and his offensive usage rate is also peaking, earning him top-20 value in nine-cat leagues. Get him back into your lineups.

Serge Ibaka (illness) will not play Tuesday | 01/07/2014 7:30 PM

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Serge Ibaka (illness) will not play against the Jazz on Tuesday due to flu-like symptoms.

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He has been incredibly durable in his career and this will be his first game out of action since January 14, 2013. Ibaka is the backbone of OKC's defense and he's also taking many more shots on offense, so the Thunder are really going to be shorthanded. Perry Jones III will get the start tonight and figures to get a chance for some career numbers. Nick Collison should also get more game action.

Serge Ibaka posts 15th double-double vs. BOS | 01/05/2014 9:52 PM

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Serge Ibaka posted his 15th double-double of the season against the Celtics, scoring 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting with 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

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Ibaka mixed up his game, scoring on mid-range jumpers and inside the paint. After a bumpy stretch at the end of December, he's now scored double-digit points in four straight games.

Serge Ibaka keeps up magnificent season | 12/25/2013 6:18 PM

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Serge Ibaka was fantastic against the Knicks on Wednesday with 24 points, three boards, one assist, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer on 10-of-14 shooting.

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He gets a lot of credit for his defense, but Ibaka has really blossomed into a nice offensive power forward. Outside of the paint, he's shot a sterling 46.6 percent this year and his jumper continues to get better. His fantasy owners probably know how great he's been based on him flirting with first-round value in standard formats.

Serge Ibaka struggles again vs. Raptors | 12/22/2013 10:03 PM

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Serge Ibaka was quiet in OKC's first home loss, scoring nine points with six boards and two blocks in 32 minutes vs. the Raptors.

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Serge has two solid double-doubles in the past five games, but in the other three contests he's averaging a paltry 6.0 points and 3.7 rebounds. Fantasy owners may have nightmares about Scott Brooks toying with Ibaka's playing time, but this should be a temporary lull for OKC's fifth-year PF, who is still returning second-round fantasy value on the season.

Serge Ibaka bounces back for OKC | 12/22/2013 12:20 AM

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Serge Ibaka had 14 points, 14 rebounds, a steal, three blocks and two 3-pointers in Saturday's win over the Spurs.

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He has been struggling a little over his last three games, but looked great tonight. He hadn't hit a 3-pointer in eight games and has just six of them on the season, but three of those have come in his last two games.

Serge Ibaka quiet on offense, blocks three | 12/19/2013 11:49 PM

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Serge Ibaka blocked three shots against the Bulls on Thursday to go with five points, three rebounds, one assist and one 3-pointer in 21 minutes.

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He got into some foul trouble and turned in his second dud in his last three games. Ibaka entered tonight with outstanding averages of 14.6 points, 9.5 boards and 2.3 blocks on 51.4 pointers from the field and 78.8 percent from the charity stripe, so even the most fickle Ibaka owner should not be worried. He's a fantasy stud.

Serge Ibaka limited by foul trouble on Sunday | 12/15/2013 10:01 PM

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Serge Ibaka picked up three fouls in the first quarter of Sunday's game, which limited him to just four points, two rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes.

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This broke a streak of 12 consecutive games in double-digits for Ibaka, and it's nothing more than a speed-bump in the long view. His foul problems gave extra playing time to Steven Adams (six points, four rebounds) and Nick Collison (two points, three rebounds).

Serge Ibaka double-doubles in win over ATL | 12/11/2013 12:11 AM

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Serge Ibaka hit 7-of-14 shots for 19 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in Tuesday's win over the Hawks.

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This was his 10th double-double of the season and his minutes, scoring and rebounding are all career highs, while his blocks have fallen off from 3.7 in 2011-12, and 3.0 in 2012-13, to 2.5 this season. However, he's got plenty of time to get that number up, so expect more shot blocking from the big man going forward.

Serge Ibaka quiet as Thunder knock off Pacers | 12/08/2013 9:32 PM

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Serge Ibaka was quiet during Sunday's win vs. Indiana, scoring 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting but hauling in only three rebounds with one blocked shot.

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The Pacers' elite defense is holding opposing frontcourts (SF, PF and C) to just 49.9 points per game this season, the lowest total in the NBA. They're also giving up the fourth-fewest rebounds (30.9) per game, so we can dismiss Ibaka's slow night as a matchup-based aberration.

Serge Ibaka turns in a another gem | 11/30/2013 2:08 AM

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Serge Ibaka scored 18 points with 13 boards and four assists in 47 minutes against the Warriors on Friday.

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That's three in a row with at least 17 points, 11 boards and three blocks for Ibaka. He's a fantasy stud and is terrific in every fantasy category except steals, assists and 3-pointers.

Serge Ibaka blocks win in big win over Spurs | 11/28/2013 1:41 AM

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Serge Ibaka blocked five shots in Wednesday's 94-88 win over the Spurs, scoring 17 points with 11 boards and one steal in 38 minutes.

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The Thunder were great on defense tonight and held San Antonio to just 39.1 percent from the field, well below their Western Conference-leading 49.2 percent on the season. Ibaka is going on one of his blocking sprees with a total of 21 in his last six games and his owners aren't complaining anymore. Kevin Durant wasn't too shabby in the win with 24 points, 13 boards, four assists and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes.

Serge Ibaka has 17 & 11 w/ three more blocks | 11/24/2013 9:31 PM

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Serge Ibaka made 8-of-13 shots to finish Sunday's game with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in 29 minutes of action.

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He got off to a quick start and could have had a massive game, but the lopsided score restricted every Thunder starter to under 30 minutes. After a slow start in the shot-blocking department, Ibaka is now averaging 3.0 swats in the past nine games.

Serge Ibaka shoot 7-of-9 in win | 11/21/2013 11:08 PM

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Serge Ibaka shot 7-of-9 from the field against the Clippers on Thursday, scoring 15 points with five boards, one assist and two blocks in just 26 minutes.

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He has basically owned the Clippers. Including the end of last year, Ibaka had a stretch of making 15 consecutive field goal attempts against them and his efficiency has been top notch. What's more, he and the Thunder held them to just 24 points in the paint in the wire-to-wire win. Ibaka's slow start still has his perceived value a bit low, so there could still be a buy-low window open.

Serge Ibaka blows up for monster 15-20-4 line | 11/17/2013 12:51 AM

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Serge Ibaka went off for 15 points, a season-high 20 rebounds and four blocks in Saturday's impressive win over the Bucks.

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Let's keep in mind of who the opponent was before doing cartwheels, but the bottom line is that Ibaka is as hot as he's ever been in his career. He had 27 points, 13 boards and three blocks on Thursday night, and had 25 points, 12 boards and three blocks last Sunday. If you took him in the first or second round of your fantasy draft, he's paying the bills right now.

Serge Ibaka scores a career-high 27 points | 11/15/2013 1:55 AM

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Serge Ibaka scored a career-high 27 points in a loss to the Warriors on Thursday, adding 13 boards and three blocks in 42 minutes.

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He shot 9-of-14 from the field and hit all nine attempts from the charity stripe. Ibaka's amount of shots from close range have been on the decline while his shooting percentages remain outstanding, so he really doesn't get the credit he deserves for developing on the offensive end. His slow start is a distant memory, making 68.4 percent of his shots from the field in his last five to go with 18.6 points per game in that span.

Serge Ibaka and Matt Barnes ejected Wed. | 11/14/2013 12:06 AM

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Serge Ibaka and Matt Barnes were ejected from Wednesday's game.

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Matt Barnes was up to his usual tricks in this one and went at Serge after a hard play on Blake Griffin. Ibaka hit Blake Griffin in the groin in the past, so maybe that explains why the refs sent him to the showers early. Ibaka was playing well, making all six attempts from the floor for 13 points with two boards.

He made 11-of-18 shots and is providing a case study in why fantasy owners should remain patient in the early stages of the season. After a slow start Ibaka is now averaging 17.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in his previous three games. It was inevitable that his rebounds and blocks would come around, but his offensive improvement is at least partly attributable to Russell Westbrook's return.

What slow start? Ibaka busts out for 17-13-3 | 11/07/2013 2:07 AM

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Serge Ibaka put his slow start behind him on Wednesday with a line of 17 points, 13 boards, one assist, one steal, three blocks and one 3-pointer on 8-of-10 shooting.

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Impact

There was some panic in the basketball world about Ibaka shooting just 27.5 percent from the field in his first three games, but tonight's line obviously turned those alarm bells off. He's a career 54.7 percent shooter and really developed his offensive game last year, so it's almost impossible that he would have such a horrible regression. Fantasy owners should view him as an upper-echelon big man.

Serge Ibaka quiet, plays 25 minutes vs. Suns | 11/04/2013 3:05 AM

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Serge Ibaka scored nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Sunday, but he went without a single steal or block in just 25 minutes of action.

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Nick Collison played 20 minutes off the bench but Steven Adams only logged eight minutes, and this was at least partly a consequence of Scott Brooks going small vs. a Suns team with Miles Plumlee and Channing Frye in the middle. Ibaka is off to a slow start but Russell Westbrook's return should quickly aid Ibaka's offensive numbers, and his fantasy owners should remain patient.

Serge Ibaka has an off shooting night | 10/31/2013 4:32 AM

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Serge Ibaka shot 4-of-15 from the field in his 2013-14 debut on Wednesday for eight points with 10 boards, one steal and two blocks in 38 minutes against the Jazz.

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He shot 2-of-7 in last season's opener, so opening night is not his forte. Obviously, there's nothing to worry about with Serge and his offensive game has really blossomed over the past couple seasons.

Serge Ibaka fills stat sheet in easy win | 10/15/2013 10:32 PM

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Serge Ibaka hit just 4-of-10 shots, but still finished with 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, a steal and two blocks in Tuesday's easy win over Denver.

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Impact

Ibaka's assists were impressive tonight, although Denver didn't look great. He didn't hit a 3-pointer, but should hit plenty of them in the regular season. And if he does start passing the ball more, his already strong value will climb even higher.

Serge Ibaka will not play in Eurobasket 2013 | 07/05/2013 12:59 PM

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Serge Ibaka will not play in Eurobasket 2013 for the Spanish national team.

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He finished the season a little banged up and 2012-13 was the first time in his last three seasons in which he missed a game. Ibaka was terrific in his 80 games, putting up career highs in minutes, field goal percentage, points and rebounds. He earned his rest this summer and will be a premium option in fantasy leagues next year.

Serge Ibaka is not expected at Eurobasket '13 | 06/20/2013 3:52 PM

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Serge Ibaka is not expected to compete at Eurobasket 2013.

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Impact

Ibaka struggled mightily in the postseason once Russell Westbrook was hurt but was a vastly improved player for most of the regular season. The good news is Westbrook should be 100-percent healthy by the time training camp opens, which should make life much easier for the Thunder big man. Ibaka did enough in 2012-13 to flirt with first-round value entering next season and should be one of the top centers drafted in most formats next season.

Serge Ibaka admits his confidence waning | 05/13/2013 8:06 AM

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Serge Ibaka admitted that his confidence is "waning."

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"Yeah," Ibaka said when asked if his confidence was an issue. "It's normal, man. It's normal. A little bit. Of course, that happens to everybody." Ibaka has been missing in action since the second round began, and the Thunder need him to step up alongside Kevin Durant to get back into the series against Memphis.

Serge misses bunny in loss to Houston | 04/30/2013 12:55 AM

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Serge Ibaka missed a wide-open shot at point-blank range in the last second on Monday's loss to the Rockets, finishing with eight points, five boards, two assists and three blocks.

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Impact

On the last play of the game, Reggie Jackson (18 points, four boards, three assists, two steals and two 3-pointers) missed a shot from five feet and the ball ended up in Serge's hands with nobody around him, but his shot didn't have enough on it since he short-armed it. Ibaka was outstanding on shots at the rim this year, making 77.4 percent of his attempts, so the miss was a mild shock. He'll look to atone from the miss on Wednesday in Game 5.

Serge Ibaka shines in Game 1 win over HOU | 04/22/2013 12:16 AM

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Serge Ibaka had 17 points, seven rebounds, three blocks and a 3-pointer on 7-of-11 shooting in Sunday's easy Game 1 win over the Rockets.

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Ibaka has added the 3-point shot to his arsenal, and his three blocks tonight were all highlight reel worthy.